Innovation is essential to building resilient, competitive and diversified economies. By investing in northern innovators, businesses and communities, the Government of Canada is helping bring new ideas to life, fostering sustainable economic development, creating jobs and supporting Canada's long-term productivity and growth.
Today, as part of Canadian Innovation Week, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a contribution of nearly $490,000 to support four projects across the territories. This funding, delivered through CanNor, will help communities and organizations address infrastructure gaps and advance clean technology and energy independence. It will also support the visibility of Inuit artists and the launch of a Nunavut-based product line, as well as strengthen Arctic and Indigenous knowledge systems.
These projects will bring new solutions and products to northern communities while supporting greater economic participation and a more diverse Canadian economy. Through investments like these, the Government of Canada is advancing its priorities to empower Canadians and build the strongest economy in the G7.
